Bairds Malt

22/05/2026

Spring barley 🌾 is in the ground and emerging well under reasonable conditions for most.

This time of year we see ground nesting birds such as lapwings and oystercatchers using these crops as ideal nesting locations, as they provide relatively open spaces allowing the birds to detect predators from a distance.

These nests are extremely difficult to locate on foot as they are well camouflaged, they are thankfully much easier to spot from the tractor cab, so farmers can move around them and travel through the field without disturbing the nesting mothers.

30/04/2026

🌾 Inside the Bairds Malting Course 🌾

The Bairds Malting Course is well underway in Inverness, continuing a tradition that’s been running for over 20 years.

We’re delighted to welcome 30 delegates representing the distilling and brewing industries across Scotland, England, and Japan.

This immersive experience brings malting to life, from seed management and new barley varieties to malting theory, sustainability, barley procurement, storage, and much more.

📍 Hosted at the Glen Mhor Hotel, the course also includes a visit to the Inverness Maltings, giving delegates the chance to connect theory with real-world practice.

🔍 Learning highlights:
Theory to practical application
Maltings visit
Sample tasting
Open discussion with industry peers

All topped off with beautiful sunshine in Inverness ☀️ The perfect backdrop for learning, collaboration, and shared insight.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us and helped make this course such a success.

22/04/2026

We are officially live at the Craft Brewers Conference, and we’re making it clear: our malts are closer to our customers across the Atlantic than ever before.

As our official distributor, provides North American brewers and distillers direct access to the authentic flavours of .

🥃 Let’s talk signature UK malts for your North American innovations:

Sample the malts that define the world’s most famous spirits and ales.

Talk to experts who understand the nuances of distilling-focused malts and heritage brewing.

Bridge the pond - discuss how we can streamline your supply.

📍 Come visit at Booth #937!
is a Malt Brand

10/02/2026

It’s the Big Farmland Bird Count from 6th February through to the 22nd February. We’ve been out on farm to see what’s around!

The Redwings and Fieldfare are still here feasting on the stubbles in their flocks. Exaltations of Skylarks – the invisible bird – taking flight from the cover crops and watching from above. Yellow Hammer and Blue T**s in the hedgerows, hosts of Sparrows squabbling in the bushes around the farm steadings. Coveys of Grey Partridge seen taking flight low over hedges and field margins between fields.

Reed Bunting, like this one (below right) spotted in East Lothian are one of the species on the farmland bird indicator list.

The reed bunting moved from the red to amber list in 2009 with evidence of some recovery in numbers.

We would love to know what birds you are seeing on farm.

29/04/2025

Craft Brewers Conference 2025 is finally here!

Join us at the Country Malt Group booth #3300, who support brewers across North America and are our trusted distributor of Bairds Malt.

We’re especially proud to be in Indianapolis on the special occasion of Country Malt Group's 30th anniversary, raising a glass with our North American partner and the wider Soufflet Malt family.

This year also marks a milestone for a true brewing icon—Maris Otter is celebrating 60 years of brewing heritage. At Bairds Malt, we’re honoured to mark this legacy by continuing to supply the finest UK malts that celebrate tradition while inspiring innovation.

Whether you’re crafting bold new brews or refining timeless recipes, our UK Barley & Malt Quality Manager, Will Durrant, will be on hand to chat about how our heritage malts can elevate your next project.

Stop by to say hello and sample exclusive collaboration beers on tap that showcase the quality and character of our UK malts.

Slàinte mhath!

We’re here at Craft Brewers Conference 2025, in Indianapolis! Come visit us at booth #3300 with our family of brands: , , , , Durst Malz, and Tchecomalt! We have 32 beers on tap, samples of our new products, hot new hats, puppies, live podcasting and more.

Also, don’t miss our 30th Anniversary Party tonight at ! Come visit us to get your digital ticket!

25/04/2025

We are back again for Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) 2025 and we’re especially excited to raise a glass with Country Malt this year.  
is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking a significant milestone as a trusted partner to craft brewers across North America.
This year, Will Durrant, our UK Barley & Malt Quality Manager, will be representing Bairds Malt and be available to answer questions, provide technical insights, and discuss any other topics related to quality malt and beer.
Join us at stand 3300 to discover our products and sample some fantastic beers brewed with our malts.

24/04/2025

As our malting course wraps up, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our fantastic customers who joined us this week! It’s been an incredible few days of learning, sharing knowledge, and connecting with passionate people from across the industry.

Your enthusiasm, questions, and insights made the course a huge success.

A special thank you to for being such great hosts — your support and hospitality made the experience even more memorable.

Safe travels home, and we hope to see you again soon!

23/04/2025

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of our malting course!

From barley to malt, it's been a packed day full of learning, a behind the scenes maltings tour, and great conversations.

23/04/2025

We're on the lookout for a Distilling Sales Manager to join our team and expand our reach across the distilling world. In this role, you'll maintain partnerships with our distilling customers, build relationships with prospective customers, and support our future growth plans.

What we're looking for:
• Proven sales experience in the distilling, beverage, or related industries
• A deep understanding of distilling processes and market trends
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting

If would like to join the team at Bairds and bring your passion for spirits into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Please reach out to Kirsty Mclardy at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

23/04/2025

Day 1 of our annual Malting Course is underway!

We’re delighted to welcome participants to the stunning Uilebheist Distillery for a content-rich opening day focused on technical insights and knowledge sharing.

Today’s agenda includes:
• A welcome from Graham Manson, followed by an introduction to Bairds Malt by Ben O’Gorman
• Expert sessions from Scotgrain Agriculture on malting barley cultivation, led by Gary Catto and Victoria Buxton
• A closer look at malt types and the malting process with Will Durrant, Isla Prentice, Ian Slater, and Iain Cameron
• A technical visit to our Inverness malting facility, concluded with a session on malts from alternative cereals presented by Allan Rushton

A strong start to a week dedicated to exploring the depth and expertise behind the malting profession.